Enrollment
336
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tuscumbia, AL
Deshler Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Deshler Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010342001298
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deshler Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Tuscumbia · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Deshler Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deshler Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Tuscumbia, AL.
School address
District: Tuscumbia City · Alabama
NCES ID 010342001298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Deshler Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Deshler Middle School
Deshler Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Tuscumbia, Alabama, enrolling 336 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 336 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 335 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #34, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 77 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 336 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Tuscumbia City also operates Deshler High School (488 students) and G W Trenholm Primary School (413 students) alongside Deshler Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Deshler Middle School compares
Deshler Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 9% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 28% in Alabama - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,173
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
African American 24.4%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Deshler Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tuscumbia City, which includes Deshler Middle School.
$12,173
Per student
-3%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 52.7%
Federal 20.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Deshler Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deshler High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G W Trenholm Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R E Thompson Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deshler Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~336 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Deshler Middle School
How many students attend Deshler Middle School?
Deshler Middle School has 336 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tuscumbia, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deshler Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deshler Middle School is 16:1, which is 10% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deshler Middle School?
63.9% of students at Deshler Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deshler Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Deshler Middle School is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Tuscumbia, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deshler Middle School?
Deshler Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Deshler Middle School rank among public schools in Tuscumbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Deshler Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Tuscumbia, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tuscumbia on the city page.
Is Deshler Middle School a good school?
Deshler Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Tuscumbia City?
Besides Deshler Middle School, Tuscumbia City also operates Deshler High School (488 students), G W Trenholm Primary School (413 students), and R E Thompson Intermediate School (360 students). See the Tuscumbia City district page for the complete list.
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